Liam Dawson Biography

A batting all-rounder from Hampshire, Liam Dawson was called up twice in the English side during their tours to Bangladesh and India late 2016. He did not get a game in Bangladesh, and when he was summoned again to the national side, Dawson was busy playing in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2016 for Rangpur Riders having ignored an ECB directive regarding safety issues.

Dawson was first called up for national duties in the ICC World T20 2016, a tournament in which he only warmed up the bench. His T20I debut came against Sri Lanka at home, followed by the debut in ODI against Pakistan at Cardiff.

Despite having ordinary numbers in county cricket — 20 wickers in 12 matches in 2016 season for Hampshire at 43.85 — Dawson was called up in the Test side. Believed to be a disciplined cricketer, Dawson is regarded for his athleticism on the field. He is handy with the bat and someone who can bowl tight line and lengths.